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You heard right, folks. Starting today, we're giving away a Ballistic SG MAXX Case for the Nexus 5 to one lucky contestant!
All you have to do to enter is head over to the ShopAndroid Accessories Blog to check out our detailed hands-on review of the Nexus 5 SG MAXX Case. After reading, simply visit the entry form link at the bottom and share the post on Facebook and/or Twitter. You'll then...

What better way to end the year than with one of two awesome Tegra 4 devices?
Nvidia knows how to make mobile processors. The benchmarks tell part of the story, but using a device like the Tegra Note or the Shield tells the rest. Vanilla Android, fast as heck, and games that rival full consoles for eye-candy and effects. The Shield takes the gaming bit a step further with a fully integrated,...

On the seventh day of Christmas AC and Sprint gave to me ... A Samsung Galaxy S4
The good people at Sprint have partnered with us to do something awesome for the holidays, and we're giving away a great Samsung phone or tablet every day for 12 days.
We've got a pile of great stuff, including the Galaxy Tab 3, the Note 3, the Galaxy S4 and the Galaxy S4 mini. Winning one is easy, but you'll need...

Verizon and Sprint HTC Ones available from $49.99 today, $29.99 on Friday and Saturday
HTC has kicked off its Black Friday deals early, giving buyers the chance to pick up the Verizon or Sprint HTC One at a significant discount. From Nov. 24-28 and Dec. 1-7 it's available for $49.99 on-contract for new subscribers and upgrades; this Friday and Saturday that price drops to just $29.99.
HTC is...

Just a friendly reminder that you have about one week left to get in on our BBM4ALL Video Contest. The kids at CrackBerry have cranked out some great videos, but if you do one of your own thats even bigger and better, you can win a brand new Galaxy S4 or a trip to Toronto. Check out all the details below.

Some great digital art from some great people, and great prizes will soon be on their way
Last week we told you about a Pen.UP, Samsung's new social network for people who like to create and share digital art, and got with Samsung to hold a contest where people could show off their best stuff. Last night, things closed down and we had to sort through and pick three winners, who are about to...

Google Play wants to see #whatmatters to you
Google Play has fired up a neat little contest, and it just might be your chance to win a new 2013 Nexus 7 or a $50 Google Play gift card. What they want to see is a picture of the things that matter most to you, surrounding your favorite Android Device (if you have one).
They make mention that you don't need to have an Android device to win, and...

You could win a Note 3 and Galaxy Gear, a Galaxy S4, or some kickin' earbuds (plus accessories!)
Earlier, we told you about Pen.UP — Samsung's new artists social network. It's a great idea and a very nicely done app, and anyone who enjoys making or viewing modern digital art (and has a supported Samsung device) should really take a look. I'm hooked, and can see a lot of time spent scrolling...

*Update* The winner of the HTC One from Ting is schnoid!! Congratulations, and enjoy your new phone!
If you're looking for an alternative to your current carrier, and you haven't checked out Ting, you should definitely give them a close look. With no long term contracts, overages, or penalties, Ting offers you the tools you need to take complete control of your account, your usage and ultimately...

Oh, and two tickets to an NBA or NHL game, too!
OK, folks. BlackBerry's looking to spread the word about BBM on Android and iOS — and they're willing put their money where their mouth is. Ol' BB's giving away a trip for two to Toronto and Waterloo — the former for either a Toronto Raptors NBA game or a Maple Leafs NHL game. Plus, you'll jaunt on over BlackBerry HQ in Waterloo to meet up with...

For those about to rock a new Nexus 5 from Android Central, we salute you
If you can remember with all the mind-blowing stuff we've seen so far this week, we're giving two lucky folks a new Nexus 5 of their very own. The contest is now over, the random number generator has been activated, and we have your winners. Let's all send out happy thoughts and congratulations to:
John in Colorado...

Didn't get a chance to order a Nexus 5? Enter to win one from AC
As we're sure you're all aware, the Nexus 5 is finally here. We also know that not everyone had a chance to place an order for one, so Android Central is going to help out and give away two Nexus 5s to readers. By submitting your entry into the forums post linked below, you have a shot at winning one of two 32GB Nexus 5s in your...

Today is Halloween so this is your last chance! Today when you're out trick-or-treating, heading to your kids Halloween parade or just slumming around the house in costume, don't forget to snap a photo for our #LloydOWeen contest. It can be pretty much whatever you want, just be sure to show off your phone or tablet in the picture.
Send us your photos (details below) and we'll pick the best of...

With Halloween falling on a Thursday this year, we know a lot of you will be out this weekend in costume getting your party on. Odds are you'll be carrying a phone in your pocket too. Heck, some of you will probably even be dressed up as a phone or tablet.
We had a great time with our Halloween Contest the last several years, and we can't wait to see how you guys top it this year! While you're...

Keeping things lively this week with your best pictures of animals
We're ready to jump into another weekly photo contest, and give away some great prizes to the best photographers that enter. This week we're going away from abstract topic prompts to go a little narrower – this week our prompt is "animals." Whether it's your faithful companion dog, a lion at a zoo or a painting of a dragon, we...

Art is meant to be shared, and so are prizes!
A new Galaxy Note (or two) means an increase in the number of people fiddling around and drawing on their Androids. Some of you are real artists, and regularly create wonderful things on your phones and tablets, but a lot of us just like to doodle.
I'm in the latter group. While playing (yes, it's fun so it's really play) with the Note 3 and...

A little while back we had a little contest in the forums giving two HP Slatebook X2 tablets away, courtesy of Nvidia. It was of course a photo contest, with the subject of the photo being something you love.
We had a lot of great entries from all of you, but in the end only two could win. After going through all of the pictures, of which there were over 500, here are the winners:...

Staying in doesn't mean you can't take great photos
Fall is officially upon us, and while that doesn't necessarily mean bad weather for everyone, for some of us it means we'll be inside a little more often. This week we're going to build on that idea by asking you to submit pictures taken indoors for this week's photo contest. While it constrains what you can do in terms of wide landscapes or...

It's the perfect time of year to get some great shots of sporting events of all kinds
With the major US leagues of baseball, football and soccer all going and both school and little league sports getting into swing, now's the perfect time of year to show off your sports photography. Whether you're going to be at a massive professional sporting event or just watching your child's sports...

HP's latest brings Android and the Tegra 4 in a familiar package
We've teamed up with NVIDIA this week to help put two HP Slatebook X2 tablets in the hands of you, our loyal members. This tablet is fairly new to the market, and initial impressions are good. We like nice things as much as you guys, so we're going to give two of these away. Here are some quick specs (we'll have a full review...